Myrrh - Commiphora myrrha

Another ancient, sacred oil, Myrrh brings feelings of peace and promotes meditation.  This beautiful oil has the ability to balance body and mind.  

Most of us are aware of Myrrh's skin-healing and skin-cell regenerating properties.  It's great in skin care products for both young and mature skin.  Combined with the right carrier oil, Myrrh can help improve a variety of skin conditions like acne, eczema, wounds, and wrinkles.  It works to tone and tighten loose skin while reducing age spots.

Myrrh has anti-inflammatory, antispasmoic, and analgesic properties, so including it in  blends for arthritis and  muscle spasms can bring significant relief.  These same properties work to calm gas, menstrual cramps, and even hemorrhoids.  

Myrrh is especially attuned to the brain, liver. and lungs.  It promotes the release of dopamine and serotonin, thus encouraging calmness and relaxation.  These attributes may assist the ADHD person to focus.   Myrrh is also hepatoprotective - it may protect against liver damage and boost the regeneration of liver tissue.  In addition, its antibacterial, antiviral, decongestant, and expectorant properties can help clear the lungs from congestion and infection.

Myrrh should not be used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

To learn more about Myrrh essential oil, watch for the datasheet to be published in December.